August 24, 2012 Delta Water and News Links

Delta News
Bill Berryhill for Senate
San Joaquin Treasurer Shabbir Khan Endorses Bill Berryhill
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1db924ff5d229c83877fef9df&id=119b5e1ee8&e=d9503a764f

Aquafornia.com
Sacramento Levees Fail
http://www.aquafornia.com/archives/72350/

DWR Delta eNews
http://www.water.ca.gov/deltainit/docs/Delta_eNews-082312.pdf

Dan Bacher
Indybay.org
Governor Brown Proclaims 'Space Day' as He Plans Delta's Destruction
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/08/22/18720113.php

Delta National Park
Five Questions About the Proposed Intake/Tunnel Facility
http://www.deltanationalpark.org/blog/view/five_questions_about_the_proposed_intake_tunnel_facility/

Delta National Park
Scope + Environment + Economy = Sustainability
http://www.deltanationalpark.org/blog/view/scope/

Aquafornia.com
San Jose Mercury News
John Laird: Delta Realities Cry Out for Action and New Direction
http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_21384111/john-laird-delta-realities-cry-out-action-and

Aquafornia.com
California Forward
California Water: The Muddy Issue of the Delta Twin Tunnels
http://www.cafwd.org/reporting/entry/california-water-the-muddy-issue-of-the-delta-twin-tunnels
(Good comment exchange, Chris Gulick!)

Aquafornia.com
Bi-Lingual Weekly
In the Trenches of California's Water War...
http://bwnews.us/2012/08/22/in-the-trenches-of-the-water-war-a-farmer-an-environmentalist-and-a-republican-envision-the-future/
(Excellent comment threads.)

California Water News
Aquafornia.com
KQED Climate Watch
Study: Urban Water Use Will Outpace Efficiency Gains
http://blogs.kqed.org/climatewatch/2012/08/22/study-urban-water-use-will-outpace-efficiency-gains/

Aquafornia.com
Modesto Bee
MID To Reopen Water Talks With SF
http://www.modbee.com/2012/08/21/2338874/mid-to-reopen-water-talks-with.html

Aquafornia.com
The Bay Area Reporter
Tempers Boil Over SF Water Supply Measure
http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=67986

Aquafornia.com
Central Valley Business Times
Reclamation Blasted for Not Enough Water in San Joaquin River
http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=21730

Aquafornia.com
San Joaquin Tributary Authority
US Bureau of Reclamation Violates Spring Flow Objectives on San Joaquin River
http://calsmartwater.org/press-release-united-states-bureau-of-reclamation-violates-spring-flow-objectives-on-san-joaquin-river/

Aquafornia.com
San Jose Mercury News
Herhold: The Golden Spigot Doesn't Deserve to Pass Its New Tax
http://www.mercurynews.com/scott-herhold/ci_21374710/herhold-golden-spigot-doesnt-deserve-pass-its-new?source=rss

UT San Diego
Survey: County on Edge About Water Supply, Cost
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/aug/23/survey-county-residents-unseasy-about-water-supply/

Aquafornia.com
Pacific Swell: Water's For Fighting, So What Weapons (Rights) Do We Have?
http://www.scpr.org/blogs/environment/2012/08/21/9496/more-about-la-and-eastern-sierra-whose-water-it-an/
(Another good read.)

Aquafornia.com
LA Weekly
DWP Goes After Prized Creek in Mammoth Lakes
http://www.laweekly.com/2012-08-23/news/mammoth-lakes-dwp-water-lawsuit/

Aquafornia.com
Guiding Principals Adopted by LADWP
http://www.aquafornia.com/archives/72243/

Aquafornia.com
Felicia Marcus confirmed to SWRCB
http://www.aquafornia.com/archives/72325/

Aquaformia.com
Southern California Water Committee
Press Release: Widespread Support for BDCP
http://www.aquafornia.com/archives/72230/
(Look at that list, not one community grassroots organization is listed.  That's because individuals do NOT support the BDCP and that's why Governor Brown thinks he will not 'allow' a vote on conveyance.  He and they know they do not have the votes they need.  Hence, the ramrod down our throats.)

Aquafornia.com
Ag Alert
Commentary: Water Board Ramps Up Its Water Rights Enforcement Work
http://agalert.com/story/?id=4549

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2012/08/news-articles-and-links-from-august-24.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2012/08/news-articles-and-links-from-august-23.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2012/08/news-articles-and-links-from-august-22.html

Water News
Aquafornia.com
Circle of Blue
Federal Water Mandates Blowing Hole in Municipal Budgets. Local Leaders Say
http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2012/world/federal-water-mandates-are-blowing-a-hole-in-municipal-budgets-local-leaders-say/

Agriculture News
California Economy
Farm Website Growing Innovation in California Economy
http://www.caeconomy.org/blog/entry/farm-website-growing-innovation-in-california-economy-and-jobs

Aquafornia.com
Sacbee.com
Hedgerow Project May Help Farmers Pollinate Fields
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/22/4746368/hedgerow-project-may-help-farmers.html#mi_rss=Capitol%20and%20California

CapitalPress.com
Innovative Treatment Blocks Pistachio Toxin
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/cp-pistachio-aflatoxin-082412

Real Food Media
Real Food, Small Farms, Green Living
http://realfoodmedia.com/
(Wide range of links here.)

Aquafornia.com
Recorderonline.com
Water Board Hears From Farmers
http://www.recorderonline.com/news/farmers-53674-water-board.html

Aquafornia.com
Press Enterprise
Temecula: Farmers Push Back at Planning Session
http://www.pe.com/local-news/riverside-county/temecula/temecula-headlines-index/20120822-temecula-farmers-push-back-at-planning-session.ece
(Interesting article, the issue is about the freedom to farm.)

Levee News
Alex Breitler's Blog
Army Corps of Engineers Announcement a 'Serious Warning'
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2012/08/23/army-corps-of-engineers-announcement-a-serious-warning/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Sacramento Business Journal
Sacramento Levees Fail Federal Maintenance Standards
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/blog/morning-roundup/2012/08/sacramento-levees-fail-federal.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_sacramento+%28Sacramento+Business+Journal%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Fisheries News
Hydraulically Inclined
New Fish Screen Design
http://ayresriverblog.com/2012/08/24/new-fish-screen-design/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HydraulicallyInclined+%28Hydraulically+Inclined%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Aquafornia.com
San Jose Mercury News
NOAA Proposes to Expand Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to Golden Gate Bridge
http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_21374994/noaa-proposes-expand-monterey-bay-national-marine-sanctuary?source=rss

Aquafornia.com
Sacramento News and Review
Restrict Pumping, Save Salmon
http://www.newsreview.com/sa7270283cramento/restrict-pumping-save-salmon/content?oid=

Aquafornia.com
Times Standard Online
Reeling Them In: Record Klamath Salmon Returns Means a Good Season
http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_21381209/reeling-them-record-klamath-salmon-returns-mean-good?source=rss

Aquafornia.com
Times Standard Online
Chesbro Aquaculture Bill Headed to State Governor
http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_21381188/chesbro-aquaculture-bill-headed-state-governor?source=rss

Environmental News
Dan Bacher
Daily Kos: Opposition to Diable Canyon Seismic Testing Plan Builds Momentum
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/23/1123401/-Opposition-to-Diablo-Canyon-seismic-testing-plan-builds-momentum

Farm Wars
Consciousness Beyond Chemtrails: Jeffrey Smith on GMO WMDs
http://farmwars.info/?p=9110&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FarmWars+%28Farm+Wars%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
(Another video, take what resonates with you and discard the rest.  It's the overall message here that matters.)

Tribal News

Habitat News

Infrastructure News

Economic News
Aguanomics.com
No wonder kids in the 50's (and 60's!) loved math!
http://www.aguanomics.com/2012/08/friday-party_24.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+aguanomics+%28Aguanomics%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
(Donald Duck and worth the watch!  Enjoy!!!)

Tourism News
RuralTourismMarketing.com
Rural development Strategy - Find a Need and Fill It
http://ruraltourismmarketing.com/2012/08/find-a-need-and-fill-it/

California Political News
Nature Watch
SFGate.com California Environmental Law Faces Changes
http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/California-environmental-law-faces-changes-3808467.php

CalWatchDog.com
God-like Legislators Fail to Pass Enviro Reforms
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2012/08/24/god-like-legislators-fail-to-pass-enviro-reforms/

CapitalPress.com
Land-Restoration Bill Signed into Law
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/TH-flood-bill-082212

Political News
News With Views
Dr. Laurie Roth: The Psychotics in Power Are Calling Us Mentally Ill
http://www.newswithviews.com/Roth/laurie338.htm
(Heck, takes one to know one!)

Canada Free Press
Psychiatry As a Weapon to Silence Religious and Political Opposition
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/49003#When:11:18:07Z

Reason.com
Virginia Judge Orders the Release of a Man Imprisoned for His Scary Political Opinions
http://reason.com/blog/2012/08/23/judge-orders-release-of-a-man-imprisoned

AllGov.com
FBI Agrees to Share Facial Recognition Searches with All Police Departments
http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/fbi-agrees-to-share-facial-recognition-searches-with-all-police-departments?news=845099
(I never would have thought Al Franken would be the one to stand against this.)

Science News
Science Codex
Native Plants in Urban Yards Offers Birds 'Mini-Refuges'
http://www.sciencecodex.com/native_plants_in_urban_yards_offer_birds_minirefuges-97249

Life Extension Foundation
Redwine, Fruit May Help Prevent Falls
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=14807&Section=Aging&utm_source=DailyHealthBulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Aging&utm_content=Body+ContinueReading&utm_campaign=DHB_1200823

High Speed Rail News
National Center for Policy Analysis
Proposed High-Speed Rail to Las Vegas Likely to Fail
http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=22279&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ncpadpd+%28Daily+Policy+Digest%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

UN/Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
American Policy Center
The American Planning Association and Its "Faulty' Handbook
http://americanpolicy.org/2012/08/22/the-american-planning-association-and-its-faulty-handbook/

Aquafornia.com
CapitalPress.com
UN Calls on Nations to Adopt Drought Policies
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/AP-UN-drought-management-082112

Public Comment Opportunities

Litigation News
KMTG Legal Update
Ninth Circuit Holds No ESA Consultation Over NEPA Review Required for Annual Operation
http://www.kmtg.com/resources/legal-alerts/ninth-circuit-holds-no-esa-consultation-or-nepa-review-required-annual-operat

 American Thinker
Obama, Holder Sledgehammer First Amendment
http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/08/obama_holder_sledgehammer_the_first_amendment.html

Pacific Legal Foundation
Breaking: Delta Smelt Appeals Dismissed
http://blog.pacificlegal.org/2012/breaking-delta-smelt-appeals-dismissed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-delta-smelt-appeals-dismissed

Events Calendar
Restore the Delta's
Grand Food & Wine Classique
September 8, 2012
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=xp76ilcab&v=001QCSeYgsyMVqFKSRN4q_YGYBbpoQbaoJosHY8DhTY1DkV7deVWR0IMHfq2HU__6_A6gxglLBP2AKdkxPDO3W7BGYsN-07XdEu4gFoEhLFzUFyp0sSR-04zQ%3D%3D

Just For Fun
FOXNews.com
Top 10 Craft Beers
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/08/24/top-10-craft-beers/
(The important stuff, you know!)

August 21, 2012 Delta Water and News Links

Delta News
Burt Wilson
Public Water News Service
Is the Delta Conservancy Taking Over the BDCP?
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=jsitf5iab&v=0015BXpFNMtZm2ILjUcbQPDP3hDAqD331EpWaOl_hF0n6GYG8_P1paekzKpP4YVpm-nuztpw3vflEFFYVjq3x06I7GMPRo1S-LwMA02NAPb_tlfp3m4WrknEQ%3D%3D

SFGate.com
Dave Bitts
Keep Fishing For a Water Solution
http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Keep-fishing-for-a-water-solution-3802446.php#ixzz24DkIq4kU

Alex Breitler's Blog
Tribute to Alex, and Other Thoughts
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2012/08/20/tribute-to-alex-and-other-thoughts/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Aguanomics.com
No, Mr. Kightlinger.  You're Part of the Problem
http://www.aguanomics.com/2012/08/no-mr-kightlinger-youre-part-of-problem.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+aguanomics+%28Aguanomics%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
(Over pumping of the Delta IS THE PROBLEM.  Reduce exports back to levels say about 1985, build your proper water storage facilities in So Cal, be prepared for the water when you get it. Honor/enforce existing water rights, including WWD's junior water rights to water that is in EXCESS of area of origin needs.  Then and only then, will you see a return of the Bay-Delta Watershed to a better health and standards.  THAT Mr. Kightlinger IS the solution and a turn around of YOUR created 'status quo'.)

California Water News
Dan Bacher
RedGreenandBlue.com
Muddying the Waters of California's Marine Protection Mess
http://redgreenandblue.org/2012/08/21/muddying-the-waters-of-californias-marine-protection-mess/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IM-redgreenandblue+%28Red%2C+Green+and+Blue%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Alex Breitler's Blog
Quoting JFK
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2012/08/20/quoting-jfk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
(I wonder what JFK would think of the current shenanigans currently in play.)

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2012/08/news-articles-and-links-from-august-21.html

Water News
Hydro World News
Proposal Could Increase State and Local Authority Over Shoreline Boundaries
http://www.hydroworld.com/articles/2012/08/proposal-could-increase-state-and-local-authority-over-shoreline-boundaries.html?cmpid=EnlHydroAugust212012

Agriculture News

Levee News
Nature Watch
SFGate.com
FEMA to Assess threats to Delta Fish
http://www.sfgate.com/science/article/FEMA-to-assess-threat-to-delta-fish-3805597.php#ixzz24FpwTGAp
(My first reaction to this was 'huh??" FEMA had nothing to do with Spanos building right up to his set-back line, that was accomplished via City General Plan and Delta Protection Commission's land use review responsibilities.  This article doesn't make much sense, unless I'm just not getting it.  And just by the title alone: Since when has FEMA ever given a good-golly about Delta fish?????)

Fisheries News

Environmental News

Tribal News
California Indian Water Commission
Natural Resources Agency
Tribal Invitation: California Indian Water Summit Meeting 4/24-25, 2013
http://www.itwatercommission.org/2012/08/tribal-invitation-california-tribal-water-summit-april-24-25-2013/

Hydro World News
Court Orders Work Stop at Brazil's 11.2 GW Belo Monte
http://www.hydroworld.com/articles/2012/08/court-orders-work-stop-at-brazils-112-gw-belo-monte.html?cmpid=EnlHydroAugust212012

Habitat News

Infrastructure News

Economic News

Tourism News

California Political News
Nature Watch
Sacbee.com
Capitol Alert: Democratic Lawmakers Urge Legislative Leaders Lay Off CEQA
http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/08/democratic-lawmakers-urge-legislative-leaders-to-lay-off-ceqa.html#disqus_thread

Political News
News With Views
Last Stand for State Legislatures
http://www.newswithviews.com/Betty/Freauf218.htm

FOXNews.com
Outcry After Military Veteran Detained For Anti-government Facebook Posts
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/08/20/outcry-after-military-veteran-detained-for-anti-government-facebook-posts/

Science News
Life Extension Daily News
Hitting Cancer From All Sides
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=14570&Section=DISEASE&utm_source=DailyHealthBulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Disease&utm_content=Body+ContinueReading&utm_campaign=DHB_120821

High Speed Rail News

UN/Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Nature Watch
Glendale News Press
Ron Kaye: A Seat At the Table of Power
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/opinion/tn-blr-0819-ron-kaye-a-seat-at-the-table-of-power%2c0%2c3249408.story#tugs_story_display
(Excellent example of diverse communities coming together to properly assert their voice for alternative options to be addressed.)

Public Comment Opportunities

Litigation News

Events Calendar
Defend Rural America
http://www.defendruralamerica.com/DRA/Home.html
San Joaquin County event
October 20, 2012
http://www.defendruralamerica.com/DRA/SanJoaquinCounty.html

Just For Fun

August 20, 2012 Delta Water and News Links

Good Monday to You!  Enjoy...get your heart pumping and your soul soaring!!
 http://www.youtube.com/embed/GInf0lXsyKY?feature=player_embedded 

Delta News
Recordnet.com
Denham's Intentions Questioned
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120819/A_NEWS0803/208190315/-1/A_NEWS02

Dan Bacher
Indybay.org
Federal Grants Include Money to Green Wash Peripheral Tunnel Plan
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/08/19/18719852.php

Aquafornia.com
High Country News
Tunneling Under California's Bay Delta Water Wars
http://www.hcn.org/hcn/issues/44.14/tunneling-under-californias-bay-delta-water-wars

Aquafornia.com
Sacbee.com
Galt Irrigation District Alleges Family Illegally Diverted Water
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/20/4740130/galt-irrigation-district-alleges.html

Aquafornia.com
Weekend Wrap-Up
http://www.aquafornia.com/archives/72028/

Aquafornia.com
Learn All About the Delta on Aquafornia
http://www.aquafornia.com/archives/72070/

California Water News
Aquafornia.com
Roseville & Rocklin News
Placer Count Water Resources Under Threat?
http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/templates/community_news.asp?articleid=10918&zoneid=4

Aquafornia.com
The Valley Citizen
Eric Caine: Senator Feinstein Just Dropping By?? It's the Water, Stupid
http://thevalleycitizen.com/?p=1390
(Excellent article, further highlighting Senator Feinstein's nefarious, crony-serving, screw the people of California politics!)

Aquafornia.com
San Jose Mercury News
Two-Word Error Could Cost Santa Clara Valley Water District Half a Billion Dollars
http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_21345458/two-word-error-could-cost-santa-clara-valley?source=rss

Aquafornia.com
Napa Valley Register
Napa and Solano Battle Over Berryessa's Fate
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-and-solano-battled-over-berryessa-s-fate/article_44caf8ac-e839-11e1-8f30-001a4bcf887a.html?comment_form=true

CapitalPress.com
Water Districts Fret Over Hetch Hetchy Dam Removal Proposal
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/TH-hetch-hetchy-w-photos-map-info-081712

Aquafornia.com
Inkstain Blog
MWD and the Case for Optimism in Western Water
http://www.inkstain.net/fleck/2012/08/mwd-and-the-case-for-optimism-in-western-water/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JfleckAtInkstain+%28jfleck+at+inkstain%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2012/08/news-articles-and-links-from-august-20.html

Water News
Aquafornia.com
OregonLive.com
Water Quality Trading Addresses Freshwater Problems, Economic, Environmental Unity
http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/08/water_quality_trading_addresse.html

Water Wired
CRS Report: Selected Federal Water Agencies: Agencies, Authorities and Congressional Committees
http://aquadoc.typepad.com/waterwired/2012/08/crs-report-selected-federal-water-activities-agencies-authorities-and-congressional-committees.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fwaterwired+%28WaterWired%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Agriculture News
CapitalPress.com
West Coast Ag Leaders Named to Romney Coalition
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/djw-ag-for-romney-new-081612

Sacramento Business Journal
Bayer Finalizes AgraQuest Purchase
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2012/08/20/bayer-finalizes-agraquest-purchase.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_sacramento+%28Sacramento+Business+Journal%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Sacramento Business Journal
First Class Graduates From California Farm Academy
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2012/08/20/graduates-center-land-based-learning.html

Levee News
Hydraulically Inclined
A Few Good Reads: Levee Shaking
http://ayresriverblog.com/2012/08/20/a-few-good-reads-82012/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HydraulicallyInclined+%28Hydraulically+Inclined%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Fisheries News
Aquafornia.com
Mammoth Times
Fishing Frenzy in Fever Pitch on Eastside Waters
http://www.mammothtimes.com/content/fishing-frenzy-fever-pitch-eastside-waters

Aquafornia.com
KQED Klamath Documentary to Air Tonight
http://www.aquafornia.com/archives/72080/

Environmental News
Aquafornia.com
Online Athens
Floating Platforms Support Species That Improve Water, Look Good
http://onlineathens.com/home-and-garden/2012-08-18/floating-platforms-support-species-improve-water-look-good

Aquafornia.com
Contra Costa Times
Walnut Creek to Create Floating Islands for Lake in Heather Farms Park
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_21337863/walnut-creek-create-floating-islands-lake-heather-farm?source=rss

Tribal News

Habitat News

Infrastructure News
Aquafornia.com
Appeal0Democrat
Company Says Daguerre Dam Hydro Might Help Fish
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/fish-118767-project-dam.html

Economic News
CalWatchDog.com
Confusion: Each State Agency Uses Different Accounting Numbers
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2012/08/20/confusion-each-calif-state-agency-uses-different-accounting-numbers/
(Well no wonder we're in a world of hurt.)

Fox and Hounds
Theory Meets Reality in California's Carbon Cap-n-Trade Program
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2012/08/theory-meets-reality-on-californias-carbon-cap-and-trade-program/

Tourism News

Political Corruption News
PJ Media
How the White House Delivered a Crushing Economic Blow to the Gulf
http://pjmedia.com/blog/exclusive-how-the-white-house-delivered-a-crushing-economic-blow-to-the-gulf/
(Sound kinda familiar?)

Economic Policy Journal
Statement from Brandon Raub's Attorney
http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2012/08/hot-statement-from-brandon-raubs.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+economicpolicyjournal%2FYZSb+%28EconomicPolicyJournal.com%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
(This is very frightening.  I haven't been forwarding links to other incidents similar to this.  What nightmare have we woken up in??)

Economic Policy Journal
Welcome to the United Soviet States of America
http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2012/08/welcome-to-united-soviet-states-of.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+economicpolicyjournal%2FYZSb+%28EconomicPolicyJournal.com%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

ImpeachObama.com
Pre-Occupy America
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/pre-occupy-america/
(Good read after the above articles.)

OneNewsNow.com
Nurse Who Treated Shooting Victims Downs in Iowa
http://www.onenewsnow.com/AP/Search/US/Default.aspx?id=1658064
(Really??  Seems to me she witnessed/listened to a whole bunch of first-hand accounts.  Just saying, she's not the first to come up, well sadly, six feet under.  Condolences to her grieving family.)

Canada Free Press
Accidental Drowning or Something More?
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/48933#When:19:34:50Z
(Above referenced drowning is now hitting the media.)

California Political News
CalWatchDog.com
A New Way to Combat Global Warming in California
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2012/08/20/a-new-way-to-combat-global-warming-in-calif/
(Love it!!)

Sacbee.com
Another View: Panel More Crucial Than Ever to Imperiled Delta
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/19/4736603/panel-more-crucial-than-ever-to.html

Sacbee.com
Viewpoints: Restore Public Trust to Water Law
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/19/4736609/restore-public-trust-to-water.html

CalWatchDog.com
Government Octopus is Strangling State
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2012/08/20/government-octopus-is-strangling-state/

Political News
The Survivalists Blog
FreedomOutpost.com
Small Buisness Owner Sends Biden Packing - 'Your Didn't Build That'
http://freedomoutpost.com/2012/08/small-business-owner-sends-biden-packing-you-didnt-build-that/
(:D)

Science News

High Speed Rail News

UN/Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
ImpeachObama.com
Treaties Vs. The Constitution
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/treaties-vs-the-constitution/


Canada Free Press
Agenda 21: 'The Agenda That Wasn't Really There
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/48898#When:00:46:08Z

Public Comment Opportunities

Litigation News
Aquafornia.com
Appeal-Democrat
Is It Time To Pay Up?
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/water-118780-yuba-western.html

Find Law
City of Corona v Liston Brick Co. or Corona
http://login.findlaw.com/scripts/callaw
(This is free, but you must create your login to access the article.  I'd say Liston's legal team didn't do a very good job representing their client...)

OneNewsNow.com
California Fund Founder Convicted of Insider Trading
http://www.onenewsnow.com/AP/Search/US/Default.aspx?id=1658090
(It's a start, now, let's hold our elected officials to the same insider trading standards.  Well, I say to a higher standard as most of them do believe they are above the law.)

Events Calendar

Just For Fun
Ag Professional
What About Your Emotional Intelligence?
http://www.agprofessional.com/special-sections/business/What-about-your-emotional-intelligence-166580916.html?view=all